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February 8, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Taking The Vows With My “Hott” Hubby – In Sickness and Health

Taking The Vows With My “Hott” Hubby – In Sickness and Health

By Angie Hott A beautiful sunny Sunday morning in Berkeley Springs just over two and a half years ago found Dan and I standing in front of a congregation of approximately 200 people. As we began our walk down the aisle, we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Marriage, What's New? Tagged With: Conditions and Diseases, God, Health, husband with illness, Marriage, Neurological Disorders

January 10, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Trusting God’s Goodness When Fearful of Making Plans

Trusting God’s Goodness When Fearful of Making Plans

As we begin the new year, it's easy to feel that obligation to make plans and set resolutions. But goals can be difficult for those with chronic conditions. this lovely article by Ann can help us put our goals into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, What's New?, Working, Worry Tagged With: Christian, Chronic, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Conditions and Diseases, Fibromyalgia, God, Health, Neurological Disorders, Psalm

March 10, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: Remembering To Have A Sense of Humor About Our Illness Does Help!

Devotion: Remembering To Have A Sense of Humor About Our Illness Does Help!

"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." (Proverbs 17:22) It's easy to have a crushed spirit when you live with chronic illness or pain. There is so much that you can't do. There are so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic fatigue syndrome, Conditions and Diseases, God, Health, Jesus, Neurological Disorders

January 21, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devoton: “But God”: 2 Precious Words To Cling to in Our Suffering

Devoton:  “But God”: 2 Precious Words To Cling to in Our Suffering

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13) It is amazing how God works. When you least expect it, it happens. I haven't written anything for years on the computer because I didn't think I … [Read more...]

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March 18, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Choosing the Right Path

“Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet & take only ways that are firm. Do not swerve to the right or the left” (Proverbs 4:25-27). Some time ago, I attempted a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals Tagged With: Christian encouragement, Chronic pain, daily devotionals, Divine grace, Fibromyalgia, God, God the Father, hopekeepers, illness ministry, invisible illness, Jesus, Major depressive disorder, meditation, motherhood, Neurological Disorders, Rest Ministries, Trust

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